For general use, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is lighter, and offers a longer battery life, which may be ideal if you prioritize portability and time away from the charger. It also has an OLED screen with superior colors, making it great for media consumption. On the other hand, if you need higher performance for gaming or tasks like 3D rendering or engineering software, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 would be the better option with its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. However, this comes at the cost of portability and battery life compared to the Vivobook. The ROG Flow X16 also has a touchscreen, adding versatility for creative tasks. Choose the Vivobook for everyday tasks and better portability, or the ROG Flow for intensive tasks and gaming at the expense of weight and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.7/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for gaming and 3D work with its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a high refresh rate of 165 Hz, ideal for smooth and responsive gaming experiences, alongside the power of an AMD Ryzen 9 processor. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, while it has a competent Intel Iris Xe graphics in its Intel i9 processor and a respectable screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, offers superior screen quality thanks to its OLED panel, making it a choice for vivid visuals, though less suited for the most graphically intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
8.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Flow X16 for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers superior screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution OLED panel, which provides crisp visuals and excellent color reproduction covering wider color gamuts, essential for accurate detail work. Although the ASUS ROG Flow X16 also provides very good screen quality with a high-resolution panel suitable for detail-oriented engineering tasks, its lower brightness compared to the OLED may not stand out as much in brightly lit environments for general use. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, both fall short due to lower refresh rates, making them less optimal for fast-paced visuals where smoother motion is crucial.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$990
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED costs $990.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is valued for general use due to its powerful CPU and RAM, combined with a high-quality IPS touchscreen display, making it versatile for a range of tasks including a convenient 2-in-1 convertible form factor, although it's heavier and has shorter battery life than some models.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design due to its combination of a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, ample RAM, a high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-quality IPS display that's also a touchscreen convertible; conversely, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, while still suitable for engineering and design with its Intel i9 processor, integrated Iris Xe graphics, and exceptional OLED screen, lacks the dedicated GPU power that can be crucial for more graphics-intensive tasks. Portability and keyboard quality are good for both, but the Flow X16's higher weight may affect its ease of transport, while its better speakers and lower operating noise offer a more pleasant user experience.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS ROG Flow X16 both have good portability.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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